"This volume is a thoughtful synthesis of current research conducted at the National Reading Research Center (NRRC). Blending investigations on the motivational, social, and cognitive needs of young learners, Engaged Reading presents a new perspective on reading development. Whether you work with students of mainstream or diverse backgrounds, in inner-city or affluent suburban schools, the concept of engaged reading is crucial to the current debate concerning reading instruction
This authoritative book covers qualities and practices of engaged readers; practices for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms; the influence of family literacy beliefs and interactions; the range of methodologies used by literacy researchers; and policy implications of the engagement perspective."--Jacket
Understanding engagement: historical and political contexts / Peter B. Mosenthal -- Engagement in reading: processes of motivated, strategic, knowledgeable, social readers / John T. Guthrie and Emily Anderson -- Readers in elementary classrooms: learning goals and instructional principles that can inform practice / Sarah J. McCarthey, James V. Hoffman, and Lee Galda -- Instructional considerations for literacy in middle and secondary schools: toward an integrated model of instruction / Cynthia Hynd -- Opportunities at home and in the community that foster reading engagement / Linda Baker -- Modes of inquiry into studying engaged reading / Donna E. Alvermann -- Reading engagement and school reform: challenges for leadership in literacy education / Louise Cherry Wilkinson
Includes bibliographical references and index
"This volume is a thoughtful synthesis of current research conducted at the National Reading Research Center (NRRC). Blending investigations on the motivational, social, and cognitive needs of young learners, Engaged Reading presents a new perspective on reading development. Whether you work with students of mainstream or diverse backgrounds, in inner-city or affluent suburban schools, the concept of engaged reading is crucial to the current debate concerning reading instruction
This authoritative book covers qualities and practices of engaged readers; practices for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms; the influence of family literacy beliefs and interactions; the range of methodologies used by literacy researchers; and policy implications of the engagement perspective."--Jacket